Shrimp Classic Oxymoron Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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JUMBO
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"Jumbo shrimp" is the classic example of an oxymoron — "jumbo" means very large, while "shrimp" refers to something small. This is a well-known crossword and trivia staple.

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GIANTGiant shrimp could also be considered an oxymoron, but 'jumbo shrimp' is the canonical example.

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